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AF51 DXJ

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,790 mi
Last recorded212,790 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 DXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 212,790 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 212,788 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 209,181 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 209,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 200,594 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 200,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch within prescribed area of abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub seal leaking excessively onto brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch with prescribed area of body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 191,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 191,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 183,460 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 183,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 176,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 165,792 miles

o\s\f bump stop rubber missing. n\s\r bump stop rubber missing.

Fail 4 Dec 2018 165,792 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o\s\f bump stop rubber missing. n\s\r bump stop rubber missing.

Pass 11 May 2018 163,925 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 159,973 miles

Rear Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pivot point (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 159,973 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pivot point (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 155,841 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 151,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2014 147,324 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 144,828 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 140,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 129,410 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 129,410 miles

Centre Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 126,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 125,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 117,807 miles

signs that fuel filter may have been leaking

Fail 8 Apr 2010 117,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

signs that fuel filter may have been leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2009 107,178 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 96,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 96,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 86,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 86,881 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 82,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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AF51 DXJ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 109,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF51 DXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF51 DXJ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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